He who despairs of the human condition is a coward, but he who has hope for it is a fool
He who despairs of the human condition is a coward, but he who has hope for it is a fool.
I draw from the Absurd three consequences: my revolt, my liberty, my passion
I draw from the Absurd three consequences: my revolt, my liberty, my passion.
All modern revolutions have ended in a reinforcement of the power of the State
All modern revolutions have ended in a reinforcement of the power of the State.
Man wants to live, but it is useless to hope that this desire will dictate all his actions
Man wants to live, but it is useless to hope that this desire will dictate all his actions.
Real nobility is based on scorn, courage, and profound indifference
Real nobility is based on scorn, courage, and profound indifference.
Martyrs, my friend, have to choose between being forgotten, mocked or used. As for being understood – never
Martyrs, my friend, have to choose between being forgotten, mocked or used. As for being understood – never.
Men are convinced of your arguments, your sincerity, and the seriousness of your efforts only by your death
Men are convinced of your arguments, your sincerity, and the seriousness of your efforts only by your death.
We are all special cases
We are all special cases.
The society based on production is only productive, not creative
The society based on production is only productive, not creative.
Stupidity has a knack of getting its way
Stupidity has a knack of getting its way.